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Don't Call It 'Turkish' Coffee, Unless, Of Course, It Is
Saturday, April 27, 2013
When I was in Istanbul in March, I stopped by a tiny cafe called Mandabatmaz, near Taksim Square. Ten Bulgarian tourists were inside, waiting for demitasses of rich, strong coffee "so thick even a water buffalo wouldn't sink in it," according to a translation of the cafe's name.
I ...
Young Greeks Find 'The Math Just Doesn't Work' Amid Crisis
Sunday, April 07, 2013
The latest statistics show Greece and Spain with the highest unemployment rates in the eurozone, both at more than 26 percent. For young Greeks, the numbers are much worse: Nearly 60 percent of people under 25 are out of work, a figure that is expected to rise.
These aren't just ...
In Seaside Cypriot Town, Russians Of Modest Means Cry Foul
Monday, April 01, 2013
Borscht and vareniki are on the menu at Taras Bulba, a restaurant named after Nikolai Gogol's Ukrainian folk hero. It's one of many Russian-owned businesses in Limassol, Cyprus.
Approximately 30,000 Russians live in this city — about a quarter of the population. There are Russian hair salons, supermarkets, schools and ...